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Kick off your holiday baking with these 75 delicious Christmas cookie recipe ideas. Let us know which one is your favorite!
The festive season in the weeks ahead beckons with its twinkling lights, carols that fill the air, and the anticipation of gift-giving.
But amidst the merriment, there lies a culinary tradition that stands out as a symbol of warmth and togetherness: Christmas cookies.
These delightful holiday treats, with their enticing aromas and delectable flavors, have become an integral part of the holiday experience.
The origins of Christmas cookies can be traced back to medieval Europe, where they were often associated with pagan festivals and rituals.
Over time, these cookies evolved into a Christian tradition, becoming a way to celebrate the holiday and share joy with loved ones.
One of the earliest known Christmas cookies is the gingerbread man, which is believed to have originated in Germany.
These cookies were often given as gifts to children, representing good luck and prosperity.
Gingerbread cookies, with their warm spice and chewy texture, became a staple in many households, their aroma filling the air with a sense of anticipation.
Are you starting to think about holiday baking? No matter what type of holiday cookies you love, we have you covered!
We have rounded up lots of great Christmas inspired cookie recipe ideas for you! These would be great for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings and more!
75 Christmas Cookie Recipe Ideas
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Cute Gingerbread Mickey Cookies for the Holiday Season
These cute gingerbread Mickey cookies are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season.
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Easy 5 Minute Ornament Cookies to Make for the Holidays
These easy Christmas ornament cookies are only a couple ingredients. Here is how to make them in minutes.
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Letter to Santa Butter Cookies
These cute Dear Santa cookies are a perfect Christmas eve treat.
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Cute No Bake Snowman Cookies for the Holiday Season
These cute no bake snowman cookies are a sweet way to celebrate the holiday season.
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No Bake Christmas Reindeer Cookies - So CUTE & Simple!
These simple and easy Christma cookies are a fun holiday treat.
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Satisfy Santa's Sweet Tooth w/ These Chocolate Cookie Truffles
These delicious no bake truffles are sure to satisfy Santa's sweet tooth.
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Christmas Oreo Cookie Pops-Flour On My Face
These Oreo Christmas cookies are a tasty treat and also make a great gift.
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Easy Christmas Sprinkle Cookies to Make
These colorful Christmas cookies are a delicious sweet treat that is easy to make.
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Make the Ultimate Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Make the ultimate chocolate chip cookies this holiday season. Here is how!
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No Bake Rudolph Noses Cookie Balls
These delicious no bake Rudolph noses are a tasty holiday treat.
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Cereal Holly Cookies are Festive and Easy
These festive wreath cookies can help you have a very merry Christmas.
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Peppermint Dipped OREOS
These easy and festive dipped peppermint cookies are a decadent treat with no baking required.
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Reindeer Cookies Recipe - Fun and Easy Christmas Recipe!
These salty sweet reindeer cookies are the ultimate holiday treat.
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Amish Sugar Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These old fashioned holiday cookies are sure to steal the show at your Christmas gatherings.
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Easy Melted Snowman Cookies
These fun melted snowman cookies are a fun way to celebrate winter weather.
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Coca-Cola Cake Mix Cookies
Coca-Cola is the secret in these easy cookies with only aa few ingrediens.
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Chocolate Blossom Cookies
These delicious chocolate blossom cookies are a tasty twist on a holiday classic.
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Easy Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
These easy cake mix cookies are a delicious and colorful way to celebrate the holiday season.
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Vegan Walnut Snowball Cookies Recipe
These vegan snowball cookies are a fun and tasty winter treat.
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Easy No Bake Avalanche Cookies That You Can Make in Minutes
These easy avalanche cookies are a delicious no bake treat for Christmas or any time.
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Fruit Stuffed Mickey Mouse Pie Crust Cookies
These stuffed Mickey pie crust cookies are a delicious treat to make with your leftover pie crust.
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Brownie Mix Cookies Easy Brookies Recipe
Cake mixx and brownies combine for these delicious brookies.
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Cran-Pistachio Cookies
These cran pistachio cookies are a delicious holiday treat.
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Snowman Oreo Cookies
These fun snowman Oreo chookies are an easy and festive treat.
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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Santa's Cookies)
These double chocolate chip cookies are both festive and delicious.
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Soft Gingerbread Maple Cookies
These gingrbread maple cookies are filled with fantastic flavors of the season.
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Easy Jack Skellington Nightmare Before Christmas Cookies
Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Christmas movie? If so, you will love these easy Jack Skellington cookies.
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Cute Christmas Tree Christmas Brownies for the Holidays
These cute Christmas tree brownies are a festive treat for the holiday season.
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Cherry Blossom Cookie recipe
These cherry blossim cookies are a fun addition to your holiday dessert table.
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Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies
These sweet swirl cookies are a colorful cookie to celebrate the season.
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M&M Sugar Cookie recipe-Flour On My Face
Mix up these M&M sugar cookies for a tasty holiday treat.
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Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These whipped shortbread cookies are sure to delight Santa and your holiday guests.
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Easy 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy 3 ingredient cookies can be made right in your air fryer. Here's how!
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Thumbprint Cookies
These delicate and delicious cookies are a must make for holiday baking.
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Chocolate Filled Peanut Butter Cookies
These delicious cookies have a sweet surprise inside.
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Chocolate Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
Nutella adds a sweet kick to these tasty thumbprint cookies.
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Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
These cute corn flake cookies are a delicious sweet holiday treat.
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Cranberry Orange Spiral Cookies
These orange spiral cookies are a festive treat for any occasion.
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How To Make Amazing Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
If you love red velvet cake you'll adore these cheesecake cookies.
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Easy Mini Pecan Pies Recipe for the Holidays
These mini pecan treats are a pie and cookie all in one.
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Turtle Cookies
These easy turtle cookies indulge with chocolate, nuts and caramel all in one bite.
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Mint Choc Chip Cookies
These mint chocolate chip cookies an easy and sweet holiday treat.
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Simple Shortbread Cookies – Two Ways
These soft shortbread are a sweet recipe to share with your holiday guests.
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Easy and Fun Grinch Brownies Recipe for the Holidays
These fun and easy brownies are a must make when watching this holiday classic.
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Hazelnut Cutout Cookies
These hazelnut cut out cookies area unique and delicious holiday cookie your family will love.
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Potica Cookies
Try these tasty treats for a new holiday classic.
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Gingerbread Cookie Cups - The Best Gingerbread Cookies
Enjoy gingerbread cookie cups filled with a sweet treat inside.
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Santa's Belly Cookies (no baking required!)
Celebrate Santa with these adorable no bake cookies.
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Peppermint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies - Cookies Made With Cake Mix!
Make easy cake mix cookies perfect for the holiday season.
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Candy Cane Chocolate-Dipped Wafers
These candy dipped cookies are a tasty no bake holiday treat.
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Peppermint Twists and a Cookie Exchange
These peppermint twists are sure to please this holiday season.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies - My Suburban Kitchen
White chocolate and cranberries are just some of the fabulous flavors in these oatmeal cookies.
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12 days of Christmas Cookies | Peppermint Snow Cookies
Peppermint snow cookies are a sweet and delicious treat for holiday gatherings.
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Peppermint Kiss Cookies
You'll love these cute kiss cookies that couldn't be easier.
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Pink Peppermint Christmas Cookies Recipe
These pink peppermint cookies are an elegant and festive holiday treat.
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Easy White Chocolate Covered Oreos
Make these easy white chocolate dipped Oreo cookies with holiday sprinkles for a festive and delicious treat.
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Homemade Gingerbread Cookies | Recipes
Ever wanted to make your own gingerbread cookies? Here's how!
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies | Recipe
These chocolate crinkle cookies are a tasty treat for the holidays and all year long.
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Gnome Rice Krispie Treat Snacks
Make these fun rice krispie treat for gnomes, Santa or just fun holiday gnomes.
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Whole Wheat Shortbread Cookies recipe
Whole wheat shortbread cookies can a whole new element of flavor to your holiday table.
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Easy Christmas Cookies | Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Easy to make, these peppermint meringue cookies have a sweet surprise inside.
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Bakery Style Thick & Chewy M&M Cookie Recipe
These thick and chewy M&M cookies are a tasty addition to your holiday baking.
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German Chocolate Cake Cookies Recipe
German chocolate cake cookies can add all new flavors to your dessert menu.
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Double Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Packed with doubkle the chocolate, these Christmas cookies are a delicious sweet treat.
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Cherry Cordial Cookies Recipe
These cherry cookies are stuffed with fantastic flavors for your holiday recipes.
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Candy Cane Cookies Recipe
Candy cane cookies are a must make addition to your holiday baking list.
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Soft & Chewy Italian Amaretti Cookies
These Italian inspired cookies are a tasty addition to your holiday baking.
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Monster Cookies | Recipes
Make monster cookies with a holiday twist in this easy recipe.
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Eggnog Cookies
Egg nog cookies are a festive dessert that is perfect for after your holiday meal is done.
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Linzer cookies with Spiced Jam Recipe
You'll love these Linzer cookies with spiced jam inside.
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Easy 3 Ingredient Lemon Bars
These simple lemon bars are only 3 ingredients and couldn't be easier to make.
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Easy Homemade Copycat Lofthouse Cookies Recipe
Mix up these copycate Lofthouse cookies with holiday colored frosting and sprinkles for a tasty holiday treat.
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Deep Fried Cookie Dough
Deep fried instead of baked, you'll love this indulgent treat.
WhatChristmas cookie recipe is your favorite?
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